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Create the impression of high demand

You might want to adjust your availability so it doesn’t look like you have too many open slots in a row. By automatically hiding some of your available times, you can make sure your schedule looks busier, giving the impression that you’re in high demand and always on the go.

Why it’s important to look busy:

As a new business owner, building your brand and earning trust is key. If potential clients see too many open slots, they might assume you’re not that busy, which could affect their decision to book with you. By showing a busier schedule, you create the impression that your time is valuable and your services are in demand. It can also add a sense of urgency and exclusivity, encouraging people to book with you before your spots fill up.
Can you develop this service as soon as possible?

Hi @Maria58726,

This an interesting idea, but here at Calendly we tend to want to help our hosts and invitees improve Calendly transparency so I don’t think this is something we’d pursue.

As an alternative, you absolutely could setup focus blocks or other times that prevent availability on your native calendar or modify your Calendly working schedule to prevent bookings at certain times of the day each week.

Hi Jillian,

Thank you for your reply and for sharing Calendly’s perspective on transparency. I completely understand the focus on openness, and I want to clarify that it’s not about being less transparent. It’s really about giving users the flexibility to present their availability in a way that best suits them.

Just as I can manually add focus blocks, it would be great if there was a simple, automated way for users to choose how much of their availability is shown. This isn’t about misleading anyone; it’s about allowing users to have control over how their schedule is displayed, which can be as transparent as they wish.

After all, it’s up to each individual how they want to present their time, and that choice should be respected without judgment.

Having an option to hide or reveal time slots helps create a professional impression that aligns with the business goals of many users—especially new business owners who are working to build their brand. Creating a tool that allows for this flexibility could really support those efforts in a seamless way.

Thanks again for considering this feedback, and I hope we can explore something similar in the future!

Best regards,
//Maria

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